UsedScore

Used SUVs Years to Avoid

Every model year from 2008 on, rated on owner complaints filed with NHTSA through September 2026. Each model's years are compared with each other.

Compact SUVs

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L AWDHonda CR-V Years to AvoidAvoid: 2017, 2018Best bets: 2009, 20102026 Mazda CX-5 L AWD (Japanese-market)Mazda CX-5 Years to AvoidAvoid: 2014, 2016Best bets: 20172026 Toyota RAV4 (South African model)Toyota RAV4 Years to AvoidAvoid: none stand outBest bets: 2014–20182025 Chevrolet EquinoxChevrolet Equinox Years to AvoidAvoid: 2010, 2011Best bets: 2009, 2017, 20212025 Subaru Forester Hybrid TouringSubaru Forester Years to AvoidAvoid: 2019, 2020Best bets: 2008, 20132026 Nissan Rogue PlatinumNissan Rogue Years to AvoidAvoid: none stand outBest bets: 20202023 Ford Escape base model (facelift)Ford Escape Years to AvoidAvoid: 2010, 2020Best bets: 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019

3-row SUVs

2020 Toyota Highlander XLE AWDToyota Highlander Years to AvoidAvoid: 2008Best bets: 20142023 Honda Pilot TouringHonda Pilot Years to AvoidAvoid: 2016, 2019, 2020Best bets: 2008–2010, 2014, 20152025 Ford Explorer ST-Line (facelift)Ford Explorer Years to AvoidAvoid: 2011, 2016Best bets: 2008–2010, 2018, 20192022 Acura MDX A-SpecAcura MDX Years to AvoidAvoid: 2014, 2016, 2020Best bets: 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013

Midsize SUVs

2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD SportToyota 4Runner Years to AvoidAvoid: none stand outBest bets: 2013, 20212026 Subaru Outback WildernessSubaru Outback Years to AvoidAvoid: 2019, 2020Best bets: 2009, 2012, 20142022 Jeep Grand Cherokee SummitJeep Grand Cherokee Years to AvoidAvoid: 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015Best bets: 2009, 2010, 2017, 2019, 2020

Small SUVs

2024–present Subaru CrosstrekSubaru Crosstrek Years to AvoidAvoid: 2019Best bets: 20202024 Chevrolet Trax 1LTChevrolet Trax Years to AvoidAvoid: none stand outBest bets: 2018, 2020, 2021